Looking for mussels recipes? Here is our guide to cooking mussels and plenty of recipes to try, from mussels in white wine to seafood fideau and mussels in tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- Mussels are at their best in the colder months so look out for ones grown locally
'Nduja mussels
Lift a bowl of mussels with punchy 'nduja and the light aniseed flavour of fennel seeds.
Mussel and tomato chowder
Try our light, tomato-based chowder with mussels and fresh cherry tomatoes, plus a dash of tabasco for extra punch.
Mussels with orzo and 'nduja recipe
Put mussels at the centre of this punchy orzo dish with 'nduja. Our easy recipe is low in calories and ready in under an hour – great for impressive weekend entertaining. More orzo recipes here.
Thai red curry mussels recipe
Want a new way to serve mussels midweek? Make our Thai red curry mussels – it's a really easy dish to make and ready in just 30 minutes but is still packed with flavour and a great chilli kick.
Mussels with wheat beer and bacon
In this healthy recipe, mussels are coated in a wheat beer and bacon sauce. Wheat beer is used instead of white wine and bacon gives the dish a real smoky flavour. Serve with crusty bread as a starter or as a main meal. Mussels are at their best in the colder months so look out for ones grown locally.
Shetland mussels, fennel and white wine
This flavoursome mussels dish comes from chef Jess Dennison of Edinburgh restaurant, 27 Elliot's, packed with fennel and white wine. Check out the full menu from 27 Elliot's here.
Miso mussels recipe
Want a quick and easy way to spice up your fresh seasonal mussels? This simple recipe is a healthy way to use mussels in a new, Asian-inspired way. More of our best recipes with miso here.
Spicy Catalan mussels, almond picada
Want to impress friends and family with a warming starter recipe? Why not make the most of mussels this season with our quick and easy recipe with almond picada from Oldroyd's restaurant in Islington.
Saffron mussels with orzo & tomatoes
Make the most of mussels in this recipe for saffron mussels, orzo and tomatoes. This simple one-pot takes under an hour to make but it looks fantastic, and is packed full of delicious flavours too. Try our other one pot recipes here...
Mussels with saffron recipe and spinach (mejillones con azafrán y espinacas)
Mussels are pepped-up in this Spanish recipe with saffron and spinach. Cook it for a dinner for two, or serve as part of a mixed tapas.
Mussels with garlic and herb breadcrumbs
Make the most of mussels by stuffing them with garlic and crunchy breadcrumbs. This is lovely eaten with crusty bread as a starter but you could also serve them as canapés with drinks.
Clams, mussels and chorizo with fino and aïoli
Mussels are at their prime in this classic shellfish soup. Mussels and clams are cooked in sherry and finished off with aïoli. Serve with slices of baguette for dunking. Discover our best clams recipes here.
Mussels with chorizo and tomatoes
Make a quick tomato and chorizo sauce, throw in the mussels and serve with paprika-dusted skinny fries for a midweek meal for two. A great way to use up seasonal mussels in the colder months.
Fideua with king prawns, chicken and mussels
Put mussels at the heart of your dinner party with this impressive fideua recipe. This typical Spanish dish (think paella with pasta instead of rice) is packed with king prawns, chicken and mussels as well as smoked paprika for that authentic taste.
Mussels with cider cream
Make the most of mussels with our easy twist on a classic moules marinière – we use cider instead of white wine for the creamy sauce. Try this easy mussels starter at your next dinner party.
